Job Description Assistant Head of Sixth Form

Job Description Assistant Head of Sixth Form

Hockerill Anglo-European College is a co-educational 11-18 state day and boarding school, set in a leafy parkland campus in the market town of Bishop s Stortford. It is a previous recipient of the Sunday Times IB School of the Year, and received Outstanding in all categories in its recent Ofsted boarding inspection (2016) and last academic Ofsted inspection (2007). Hockerill is a thriving academic and international community that constantly strives to improve and is committed to engaging and motivating its students through high academic standards, innovation and diversity. This is reflected in a wide ranging and exciting provision including bilingual humanities teaching, well supported concerts and performances, and a diverse extra-curricular programme of overseas trips and exchanges. Underpinning all of this is the College s mission to develop enquiring, knowledgeable, responsible global citizens through academic excellence, and the College is an environment in which the individuality of each of its students is valued, and where there is mutual respect between staff and students. The College currently has 846 students, 300 of whom are residential boarders and 82 day-boarders. As a 24-hour community, the College boasts a wealth of extra-curricular activities and an unstinting commitment to pastoral care. With a vibrant, international ethos, it attracts students from both the UK and overseas, and Hockerill actively promotes internationalism and the concept of the Global Citizen through its rich programme of overseas trips and exchanges in Europe, Africa, Asia and the US. The College combines a strong focus on innovation and forward thinking with an appreciation of much that is traditional. Value is placed not only on realising students academic potential, but also on developing the all-round person, and there is equal emphasis placed on excellent behaviour, kindness, manners, correct and smart uniform, and activities outside the classroom. The College is academically strong, both in terms of GCSE and IB Diploma results. The IB Diploma is the sole course of study offered post 16 and GCSEs are offered at Key Stage 4. The College specialises in Languages and Music, and there is a historical and continuing commitment to immersive language provision (most students take two modern European or Oriental languages at GCSE) and bilingual humanities teaching. All language lessons are delivered entirely in the target language. The College has been consistently ranked top of the UK state comprehensive league tables post sixteen for a number of years, and achieves high rankings for its GCSE results. It is the first state school to be awarded the Sunday Times IB School of the Year award. In its last academic Ofsted it was deemed to be outstanding in all categories. The students follow a broad and academic Curriculum and typically take 10 GCSEs, including two Modern Foreign Languages and combined or triple award science. They also study at least one Humanities subject (which is often taught bilingually). Hockerill offers PE, Economics, Japanese and Mandarin, as well as a variety of Technology subjects, to at least GCSE level. The College also offers the Certificate of Personal Effectiveness, as an additional course of study in Years 10 and 11. To support the students in preparing for life after Hockerill, there is a Careers Programme which supports all age groups. It also has a University Admissions Co-ordinator as well as an Oxbridge Co-ordinator..

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES The Sports, Music and Extra-Curricular provision at Hockerill is wide ranging and supports the College s philosophy of educating the whole person. Hockerill s musical provision is extensive, passionate and diverse, and its students can access tuition for a wide range of instruments. There are also a number of different ensembles and groups for communal music experience, under the guidance of the College s Director of Music. These include a String Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble and College Orchestra. Singers enjoy the Senior Choir, Junior Choir, Chapel Choir and College Choir. The students perform in a large number of musical events throughout the year and all student musicians aspire to join the prestigious College Big Band. In addition, there are a number of dramatic productions through the year. Sports on offer at Hockerill include Hockey, Rugby, Football, Basketball, Netball, Golf, Cross Country, Cricket and Athletics, and for a relatively small College, Hockerill performs at a high standard, winning district competitions for Rugby, Hockey, Football and Netball. Extra-curricular activities are varied and diverse and include additional sports clubs (including an early morning running club), debating and public speaking clubs, chess club, Model United Nations and Amnesty International clubs, Duke of Edinburgh programmes and a well-established and highly respected CCF. EXCHANGES AND TRIPS Students are positively encouraged to participate in trips and exchanges abroad. By the end of Year 11 almost all students will have experienced school and family life in a different language and country and a number will have had several such experiences. Some students also have the opportunity to undertake work experience abroad. This year Hockerill students will visit, amongst other places, Münster, Berlin and Potsdam in Germany, Versailles in France, Liége in Belgium, Maniago in Italy, Santiago di Compostela in Spain, Tokyo in Japan, Mumbai and Tamil Nadu in India, Kampala area and Misindi District in Uganda as well as being able to practise their German on the annual skiing trip to Zell am See in Austria. There is a Rugby trip to Canada this summer, and our Musicians will have visited the Netherlands, France and Belgium. Our scientists also have the opportunity to participate in an annual field study trip to Greece or Croatia.

THE SITE Located in the centre of Bishop s Stortford in Hertfordshire, the College has a campus with buildings ranging from Victorian to modern and surrounded by tranquil landscaping and many mature trees. There are six Boarding Houses, all of which are located on the campus. There is a Sixth Form Centre, a Health Centre, a Chapel with a functioning organ, and a Refectory and Library which have both recently been refurbished. There is a separate Music Suite, with recording facilities, and a number of sports pitches including an all-weather pitch. H I S TO RY Hockerill has an interesting history, and was originally established in the early 1850s. It was a teacher training college until 1978 and maintains links with former trainees. It re-opened in 1980 as a co-educational boarding school and became grant maintained in 1994. It completed its transformation into Hockerill Anglo-European College in 1998; at the same time becoming one of the UK s first specialist Language Colleges and adopting the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as its sole course for Sixth Form study. Hockerill Anglo-European College was pleased to gain Academy status in February 2011. For further information about the College, please see our website at: www.hockerill.com

JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible to: Head of Sixth Form Frequent Working Contact with: Head of Sixth Form, Faculty/Subject Head, Assistant Principal for Curriculum, Assistant Principal for Pastoral, Learning Co-Ordinators and Sixth Form tutors/members. Induction, Training and Development: Appropriate induction, training and development is valued by the College, and is an entitlement to the post holder whether new to the College or to the post Aims of the Post: To provide structured and appropriate learning opportunities of high quality for students in accordance with the College s mission statement. Key Tasks: 1. Responsible for the pastoral and academic development of a year group; track, monitor and mentor student attendance, well-being and progress. 2. Involvement with and assistance in planning of Sixth Form social events. 3. Assistance with Interview of prospective Sixth Form students; provide guidance on subject choices. 4. Assistance with examination results and student queries for University and careers. 5. Development, implementation and monitoring of a Schedule of Academic Deadlines. 6. Lead the year group; co-ordinate the work of tutors/mentors. 7. Responsible for the IBDP Creativity Activity and Service (CAS) programme including management of records, information for students, allocation of activities, tracking and liaising with external providers. 8. Co-ordinate ManageBac/SmartBacc including student registration, work submission and maintenance of data; train and support staff in its use.

Confidentiality During the course of employment the post holder may see, hear or have access to, information on matters of a confidential nature relating to the work of Hockerill Anglo-European College or to the health and personal affairs of students, staff and parents. Under no circumstances should such information be divulged or passed on to any unauthorised person or organisation. Data Protection During the course of employment the post holder will have access to data and personal information which must be processed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Data Protection Act 1984. Employees are required to act in accordance with the ICT and e-safety policy. Safeguarding Children In accordance with the College s commitment to follow and adhere to the Department for Education guidance entitled Keeping Children Safe in Education 2014 and all other relevant guidance and legislation in respect of safeguarding children, the post holder is required to demonstrate a commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students in the College. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance is essential. Health and Safety The post holder will comply with the College s Health and Safety policy at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential DfE recognised teaching qualification. Graduate or equivalent Understanding of the work of other IB schools and agencies and opportunities for collaboration Establish and maintain an ethos in keeping with the College s Core Purpose and model the values and vision of the school Knowledge of University Admissions and procedures and the ability to advise students on courses of study Experience of whole school development and change management High quality communication skills. A flexible and adaptable approach. A desire to continue to learn and develop. The ability to motivate and mentor staff and students. Ability to work well under pressure. Commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. Active engagement with the wider activities of the College, particularly Sixth Form groups and clubs. Computer Literacy Desirable Understanding of how quality assurance and self-evaluation can lead to improvements in outcomes for students Proven track record of successful teaching of the IB Diploma Awareness of current developments within IBDP, CP and MYP Knowledge of UCAS System Proven track record of pastoral responsibility in Sixth Form Experience of delivering whole school training Teacher of English, Maths or Science to DP level May 2017